Bakebe, Hong Kong’s celebrity-founded co-baking studio, is debuting in Canada at CF Markville Mall, bringing its experiential baking concept to Canadians. The post Bakebe Baking Studio Opening 1st Canadian Location in Markham appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
JD Sports will open a 26,000-square-foot flagship at 777 Ste-Catherine West in downtown Montreal in 2026, marking a major step in its Canadian expansion. The post JD Sports to Open Downtown Montreal Flagship appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
PetSmart Canada introduces monthly in-store events to celebrate pet birthdays and gotcha days with treats, activities and exclusive savings. The post PetSmart launches monthly pet birthday events appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Edo Japan grows across Canada with significant expansion in Ontario and Quebec, as a proudly Canadian brand modernizes menus, design and digital. The post Edo Japan Accelerates Canadian Expansion to New Markets appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Funds from donut sales will support education, healing, and youth programs through five Indigenous organizations across Canada, says Tim Hortons. The post Tim Hortons raises $942K for Indigenous groups appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Cozey enters the dining space with its new Vela and Ushi collections, offering modular tables and seating rooted in Japandi and mid-century design. The post Cozey launches Vela and Ushi dining collections appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Spanning over 15,000 square feet, UNIQLO CrossIron Mills Mall, just outside of Calgary, will showcase UNIQLO's unique customer experience and LifeWear lineup for men, women, and kids. The post UNIQLO opens its 3rd store in Calgary at CrossIron Mills appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Peavey Mart is set to relaunch with four Alberta stores in fall 2025, backed by investors and plans for further expansion across the Prairies. The post Peavey Mart Returns with Prairie Relaunch in Fall 2025 appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Revenue growth in Canada’s rental industry slowed to 2.5% in 2024 after two strong years, with Ontario leading gains, Statistics Canada reports. The post Rental industry growth slows to 2.5% in 2024: Statistics Canada appeared first on Retail Insider.| Retail Insider
Surplus inventory is a problem that businesses of all sizes have to deal with.| Retail Insider
Pop Mart will open its first Canadian store at CF Richmond Centre, bringing exclusive collectibles like Labubu and Molly to Vancouver-area fans.| Retail Insider
Harden and Crombie break ground on Faubourg Contrecœur, a $30M retail hub anchored by IGA extra, opening summer 2026 in Montreal’s east end.| Retail Insider
Milestones opens its first Test Kitchen and Fraser Bar in Vancouver, introducing bold menu innovation and a 1920s-inspired cocktail experience.| Retail Insider
Since its launch in 2022, Temu has placed a strong emphasis on intellectual property enforcement.| Retail Insider
Temu, which launched in the U.S. in September 2022, has expanded rapidly, now serving 90 markets across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.| Retail Insider
Temu operates in more than 90 markets worldwide.| Retail Insider
Retail Insider has released a new edition of Retail Insider the magazine, marking the first in a series of themed issues that will now be published with greater frequency. The latest release, titled the Canadian Pride Issue, highlights the resilience, innovation, and identity of Canadian retail as it navigates both challenges and opportunities in 2025.| Retail Insider
Retaliatory tariffs were resulting in at least $100 million a month in additional costs to the foodservice industry.| Retail Insider
Canadian retail sales rose 5.9% in June, driven by domestic travel trends and strong regional growth across key provinces.| Retail Insider
Whole Foods will open a 30,000 sq ft store at King Toronto, marking the first major grocer in Toronto’s rapidly growing King West neighbourhood.| Retail Insider
Savile Studio offers curated art, jewelry, and vintage fashion in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighbourhood, creating a unique shopping destination.| Retail Insider
Savor’s lab-made butter aims to disrupt food production, but taste, culture, and affordability may decide its fate beyond climate benefits.| Retail Insider
CFIB said it sent a letter to the federal government, urging it to consider several options to providing financial relief to businesses.| Retail Insider
Four in five businesses still use Canada Post, according to the CFIB| Retail Insider
On Wednesday, Air Canada said that it has issued the statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge after the union provided notice it intends to begin a strike.| Retail Insider
Movin' Ebikes, a Toronto-based Canadian manufacturer of electric bicycles, is strengthening its position in the urban mobility market with a strategic expansion of its sales network.| Retail Insider
Traveling can be exciting and stressful, let's face it.| Retail Insider
Retailers are facing significant shifts in how they utilize shelf space and partner with brands, according to Morris| Retail Insider
Canadian shoppers plan for Cyber Week splurges, loyalty perks, and personalized AI shopping this holiday season amid economic pressures.| Retail Insider
Based in Seattle, Tommy Bahama is part of Tommy Bahama Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries, Inc.| Retail Insider
Claire's said its retail stores in North America will remain open and continue to serve customers while the company continues to explore all strategic alternatives.| Retail Insider
Shopify has now delivered double-digit free cash flow margins for seven consecutive quarters| Retail Insider
Shop Pay Installments will become available in general access to Shopify merchants in Canada and the U.K. this summer, with cross-border commerce capabilities between the U.S., Canada, and U.K. to follow.| Retail Insider
CELI debuts its jewelry globally with an online launch on Nov 8 and opens its first store in Toronto's Queen Street West on Nov 14, offering modern fine jewelry.| Retail Insider
Co-owner Chau Lui discusses the remarkable journey of the family-founded business from its humble beginnings to becoming a thriving jewellery enterprise with 23 stores across Canada.| Retail Insider
Paris Baguette opens its flagship bakery café at 110 Bloor Street West, expanding its presence in Toronto with fresh baked goods and community initiatives.| Retail Insider
The Montreal-based gourmet salad chain has expanded with its 14th location, marking its third in Toronto.| Retail Insider
Saint Laurent’s substantial Toronto flagship features a brutalist concrete facade, and is the latest luxury brand to open a large storefront on the former ‘Mink Mile’.| Retail Insider
Swiss chocolate brand has opened a new storefront at Yorkdale Shopping Centre| Retail Insider
Swiss chocolatier Läderach is opening at 110 Bloor Street West and expanding with new Canadian locations later this year.| Retail Insider
Home Société Group is a leader in mid to high-end interior and exterior furnishings, with 17 existing stores across Quebec and Ontario (Toronto and Ottawa).| Retail Insider
In his early years, Laaraba, who is President of Home Société Group, was drawn to two major influences: his mother, a psychologist, and his grandfather, a self-made entrepreneur.| Retail Insider
With more than 1,350 Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® stores operating in prime locations in each province and two territories, the company is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada.| Retail Insider
At a time of rapid growth in the region, the Shoppers clinics will provide the community with more ways to access primary care services| Retail Insider
The Kenrick Hotel in Banff reopens after a multi-phase luxury renovation by BUILD IT, offering upgraded suites, spa, dining, and event spaces.| Retail Insider
The Calgary Stampede hotel is part of the city's Rivers District Master Plan.| Retail Insider
Hudson’s Bay Company ULC will change its legal name after selling brand rights to Canadian Tire, as part of the retailer’s court-supervised restructuring.| Retail Insider
Oxford, CT REIT, and Canadian Tire launch a $200M redevelopment of Canada Square in Toronto, featuring modernized offices, retail, and improved transit access.| Retail Insider
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited has been a Canadian business since 1922.| Retail Insider
CT REIT also entered into a ground lease with a third party to facilitate the development of a new Canadian Tire store in Kelowna, BC.| Retail Insider
The CT REIT portfolio is comprised of over 375 properties totalling more than 31 million square feet of GLA, consisting primarily of net lease single-tenant retail properties across Canada.| Retail Insider
Canada's Most-Read Online Retail Industry Publication.| Retail Insider
Despite claims of 93% tariff-free exports, U.S. trade uncertainty and compliance hurdles leave Canada’s food industry highly vulnerable.| Retail Insider
Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries| Retail Insider
CELI introduces an experiential patio behind its Queen Street West store, blending jewelry retail with lifestyle and community-driven design.| Retail Insider
Home Société has not been impacted by recent U.S. tariffs.| Retail Insider
Spotify’s integrated format is already showing significant results.| Retail Insider
Realstar Hospitality has a significant footprint across the country.| Retail Insider
CT REIT invested $45 million in previously disclosed projects that were completed in the second quarter of 2025, adding 142,000 square feet of incremental GLA to the portfolio| Retail Insider
Retail Insider is Canada's Most-Read Online Retail Industry Publication.| Retail Insider
The new optometric clinic at BonLook’s Square One store allows customers to have eye exams on location. It’s a first for the chain, which is rapidly expanding its network of stores across the country.| Retail Insider
Craig speaks with Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO of FYidoctors, discussing the optical company's expansion into medical aesthetics. Dr. Ulsifer reveals that his company is expanding further in Canada as well as into the United States and eventually globally.| Retail Insider
Calgary-based eye care company moves from Granville to Davie in Vancouver| Retail Insider
It's another shakeup in the already competitive optical industry which is seeing acquisitions to gain market share.| Retail Insider
